EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Here are what leaders from around the Borderland are saying about a shooting that killed three and injured 15 others late Friday night, March 21 at Young Park in Las Cruces. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Democrat "I am heartbroken and horrified by the mass shooting Fr iday night at Young Park in Las Cruces. Three people are dead and at least 15 others were wounded in this senseless act of violence. My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and the entire Las Cruces community during this unimaginably difficult time.  3 killed, 15 injured in shooting at park in Las Cruces "The indiscriminate nature of this shooting is both shocking and unacceptable, but sadly not surprising. This violence tears at the fabric of our communities and leaves wounds that may never heal.  "I am mobilizing state resources to support local law enforcement in their investigation. If you have any information, particularly video or images that could help identify those responsible, please come forward and contact the Las Cruces Police Department immediately.  "The disturbing rise in violent crime in Las Cruces — which has increased by 46 percent compared to last year — demands immediate and sustained attention. This is not merely a statistic; these are our neighbors, our children, our future.   "The devastating loss of Officer Jonah Hernandez in Las Cruces last year, and now this mass shooting, underscore the Legislature’s years-long failure to address the crime crisis shattering lives and communities in our state. New Mexicans are heartbroken, and they should also be outraged that their Legislature will adjourn today without having a passed a single bill to address juvenile crime or ban assault weapons. Their inaction is appalling and unacceptable.   "The public should demand that the New Mexico Legislature — and all public officials in our state — acknowledge New Mexico’s crime crisis and prompt them to act immediately to protect our communities. The Legislature should expect a special session to address our ongoing public safety crisis.  "I remain committed to working across all levels of government and with community partners to implement comprehensive solutions that address the root causes of gun violence while providing our law enforcement with the resources they need to protect New Mexicans." Deb Haaland, former U.S. Interior secretary and Democratic candidate for governor “My heart goes out to the Las Cruces community and everyone who lost someone or has a loved one in the hospital because of this senseless mass shooting. Addressing gun violence is about safety and preventing crime. We must do everything we can to keep our communities safe. “I’m grateful to the first responders, health care professionals, and law enforcement who arrived on the scene, saved lives, and continue to investigate so the perpetrators are held responsible.” NM state Sen. Crystal Brantley, R-Elephant Butte “Last night, I sat on the floor of the Senate while texts and calls from all over the district —including from the Las Cruces Police Chief — poured in about what was happening. There is no feeling like the helplessness you experience, even from the center of the Capitol building, when a tragedy like this strikes. “When we cannot feel safe in our parks — where our kids, my kids, play — there is a deep moral failing by our government to protect its citizens. We must return to a place of safety and stop with the half-measures. Today is another reminder that despite all of our ‘progress’ on crime legislation, New Mexico criminals do not fear the strong arm of the law. “I am praying for all the families afflicted by last night’s tragedy and stand ready to help in any way I can.” Johana Bencomo, Las Cruces city councilor and mayor pro tem "The next few days will be heavy and chaotic but we must focus on supporting those directly impacted and their families. We must also focus on supporting our first responders in staying safe while conducting their investigation and supporting those who were injured and traumitized. I know that when fear and uncertainty set in, it is so easy for us to fall for and unintentionally spread misinformation or rumors. "No judgment, it happens to the best of us in the worst moments. I ask that you please be thoughtful in what you share or repeat." ...read more read less